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When trying to buy the freehold of their building, qualifying tenants may come across something called the right of first refusal. Freehold right of first refusal applies directly to the immediate landlord, and is written into the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1987.

Most people who buy a share of freehold do so believing the hard part is over. They’ve escaped the external freeholder. They’re no longer paying ground rent into someone else’s pocket. They have a say in how their building is run. On paper, it looks like the best version of flat ownership available in England […]

When perusing property, many people come across terms like “share of the freehold” but aren’t sure exactly what a share of the freehold means.

Understanding what you actually own when you buy a property should be straightforward. In practice, the gap between what estate agents describe and what the Land Registry title confirms is where problems begin.

Freeholders are the people who own their homes and the land they sit on, as well as the air above it. So, you own the building and the land around it, that comes with a pretty long list of responsibilities. Freeholders in England and Wales need to keep an eye on property maintenance, make sure […]

When it comes to buying the freehold of a flat, there are many things that leaseholders need to take into consideration.

In May 2021, the UK Government published draft legislation aimed at banning Ground Rents altogether but what exactly will change and what benefits will you see if any?

If you own a share of freehold in your residential building, you may be offered the opportunity to become a director of the freehold company. Before deciding, you should know what the role entails.